Convective Cloud Systems

PBS Learning Media
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PBS Learning Media
Resource Type
Classroom Material
Keywords
Atmosphere Clouds Conduction Convective Weather tropics climate air sea interaction
Subjects
Science
Grade Levels
Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
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Convective Cloud Systems

The transfer of energy between Earth's surface and the atmosphere causes all weather. Energy can be transferred through three main processes: convection, conduction, and radiation. This video adapted from the Atmospheric Radiation Program explains the differences between tropical convective cloud systems formed over land and those formed over oceans.
Publisher
PBS Learning Media

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